OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (Dec. 10, 2012) - The NYIT community filled Recreation Hall last Friday with laughing children, triumphant cheers, sparkles, and school pride as the NYIT Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation hosted its sixth annual "Night Out on the Bears" community engagement event.

Held on Friday, Dec. 7 at NYIT-Old Westbury, "Night Out on the Bears" gave parents from the community an opportunity to enjoy an evening out while student-athletes and staff cared for their children in a safe, healthy, and fun-filled environment, free of charge. Activities included a nutritious dinner, catered by NYIT Campus Dining, as well as various physical activities such as monster soccer.

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